Preliminary Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always adjust wheel alignment with vehicle on flat surface.

NOTE: If the wheel alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts before making any adjustments.

Check the following:

Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. "Unladen conditions" means that the fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full; spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and for excessive wear. Refer to Tire .
Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel runout. Refer to Inspection .
Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
Check the rear suspension for looseness.
Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.
Check the wheelarch height in the unladen conditions. Refer to Wheelarch Height (Unladen* ¹ ).